Charles' Journey to France, and Other Tales

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Charles' Journey to France, and Other Tales

by Mrs. (Anna Letitia) Barbauld

EN·~23 minutes·12 chapters

Chapters

12 total

E-text prepared by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Digital Media Repository, Archives and Special Collections, Ball State University Libraries (http://libx.bsu.edu/index.php)

0:57

UNCLE THOMAS' STORIES FOR GOOD CHILDREN.

0:02

CHARLES' JOURNEY TO FRANCE, - AND OTHER TALES.

0:04

INTRODUCTION. - Uncle Thomas' Stories for Good Children.

0:21

STORY OF A JOURNEY TO FRANCE.

10:05

THE BALL PLAYERS.

1:29

THE LITTLE BOY WHO WAS A COWARD.

2:10

MY MOTHER.

0:46

STORIES OF DOGS.

2:47

STORY OF A NAUGHTY BOY.

1:12

Description

A gentle adventure unfolds as young Charles sets off on a grand trip beyond his familiar fields, guided by the encouraging voice of Uncle Thomas. Along the way he encounters bustling farms, wind‑mills turning their massive sails, and sturdy bridges that span sparkling rivers. The narrative pauses at each new sight—sheep in soft white coats, cows lowing in the meadow, bright rabbits darting through the grass—to teach simple facts about nature and the everyday wonders of rural life.

Presented as part of a modest collection of moral tales, the story balances vivid description with quiet lessons, inviting listeners to share Charles’s curiosity and wonder. Each episode blends lively observation with a warm, reassuring tone, making the journey both an entertaining stroll and a gentle encouragement to love books, explore the world, and appreciate the simple joys found along the road.

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Language

en

Duration

~23 minutes (22K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2011-07-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Mrs. (Anna Letitia) Barbauld

Mrs. (Anna Letitia) Barbauld

1743–1825

A pioneering English writer whose poems, essays, and books for children made her one of the most admired literary voices of her time. Her work moves easily between sharp social criticism, moral reflection, and a warm, direct way of speaking to young readers.

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